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Friday Favorites: A Midnight Treat
After celebrating, this midnight track will help propel you toward your New Year’s resolutions!Read more…
2023 Grammys Profile: Two Progressive Loops with Increasing Intensity
Every year for the past five years, Julianne has given us a fun Grammy profile—and this year she delivers yet another great one. This one is quite challenging, with two long loops of gradually increasing intensity.Read more…
Mainstream Music Monday: Use This Song Now Before It’s Too Late
It’s hard to believe that ICA has never before featured a song from this once-great rock band. Well, here’s one to use in your classes before the band releases an album that will completely taint their image.Read more…
Friday Favorites: Enter the Pain Cave
This song, in my humble opinion, can be used for one purpose, and one purpose only…when you want to make it hurt. The way 4-minute VO2 max intervals hurt.Read more…
Wednesday Timeless Classics: Thank You, Maxi Jazz, for this Gem of a Song
Without a doubt, this is one of the greatest trance songs ever written and one of the greatest songs for the indoor cycling studio. The artist sadly passed away in late 2022. I first used it in a WSSC conference session called “Rolling Hills and Switchbacks” in 2002. I’m reposting this WTC so even more instructors can share this thrilling experience with their riders.Read more…
Mainstream Music Monday: Getting Out of the 15-Second Chorus Rut
The song might even make you want to become blonde and say, “Bye bye, Norma Jean.” Read more…
Friday Favorites: A Very Touching Cool-down Song
This song makes me cry every time I hear it. Once you know the story behind it, you’ll shed tears too.Read more…
How to Incorporate Longer Intervals for Endurance, Strength, and Mental Toughness (Part 1)
Incorporating longer intervals of 5 to 20 minutes into your cycling classes can unlock a higher level of fitness, but many instructors are reluctant to introduce them. In part 1 of this four-part series, we’ll address why longer intervals are crucial for building endurance, strength, and mental toughness. Plus, we’ll explore how to overcome the common resistance and help your riders love these powerful training efforts.Read more…
Mainstream Music Monday: A Dark, Driving, Edgy Climb
One of the most banging tracks on the record.Read more…